NYT (5): National News

SCOTUS plans daily audio release of health bill hearings; Just how influential were GOP/TP Congressional freshmen?; GOP targets Gillibrand; Creator of Kony2012 video apparently snaps, is detained in CA; Computers have beaten chess and Jeopardy champs - can they beat crossword masters?
Posted by Ian Alterman, Saturday, March 17, 2012

NYT (3): Foreign Affairs

Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, UAR join Saudi Arabia and Bahrain in closing embassies in Syria, as Turkey advises its citizens to evacuate; A look at the new, young leader of 200 million Indians; Archibishop of Canterbury to step down.
Posted by Ian Alterman, Saturday, March 17, 2012

NYT Op-Eds (3)

"Republicans say gas would be cheap and jobs plentiful if we stopped protecting the environment and gave energy companies free rein. They’re wrong" (Krugman); "We’ve seen different facets of Obama throughout his presidency. As this election cycle unfolds, how will he demonstrate his commitment to the country?" (Brooks); "The government should take a tip from the American people and learn how to welcome foreign visitors in an open-hearted and practical way" (Guest Op-Ed)
Posted by Ian Alterman, Friday, March 16, 2012

NYT (5): Foreign Affairs

Moderate Islamist is top challenger in Egypt; We support Yemeni opposition (quietly), Iran also supports them (with arms) - is this a good thing?; When Koran-burning is worse than mass killing; Ahmadinejad unfazed by rare, broadcast parliamentary grilling; ICC convicts Congolese warlord of using children in war.
Posted by Ian Alterman, Thursday, March 15, 2012

Tax on Out-of-State Political Money Could Outflank Citizens United

Posted by Michael Butler, Wednesday, March 14, 2012

NYT Op-Eds (3)

"An executive at Goldman Sachs resigns from his position over an integrity problem too big to ignore" (Guest Op-Ed); "For the Republican uncivil war on women, we’ll need a take-no-prisoners Democratic general" (Dowd); "Now this is what the upcoming elections should really be about: the future of capitalism and whether it will be shaped in America or somewhere else" (Friedman)
Posted by Ian Alterman, Wednesday, March 14, 2012

NYT (5): National News

Santorum stays alive with two wins in South; Obama allies see SuperPAC as increasingly necessary; NYS to become leader in DNA database for convictions; Barely a year into first House term, Turner decides to run against Gillibrand; Rise in sea level due to climate change threatens coastal U.S.
Posted by Ian Alterman, Wednesday, March 14, 2012

Scalia Rewrites History of Bush v. Gore Decision

Posted by Michael Butler, Tuesday, March 13, 2012

NYT Editorial & Op-Eds (3)

"The courts did the right thing by blocking voter ID laws in Texas and Wisconsin that aim to keep people from the polls" (Editorial); "Rush Limbaugh’s trash talk exposes a sexist double standard" (Bruni); "Birthrates are falling nearly all over the world, and the speed of this change is breathtaking. As the population ages, this is creating great challenges" (Brooks)
Posted by Ian Alterman, Tuesday, March 13, 2012

NYT (4): National News

Despite growing economy, Obama's approval rating is down; Justice Dept. blocks TX voter ID law; Solyndra kerfuffle blamed for stalling of clean energy program; Using homeless to market wi-fi backfires on ad company.
Posted by Ian Alterman, Tuesday, March 13, 2012

NYT (5): Foreign Affairs

U.S. soldier loses it, massacres 16 in Afghan village; Will new Egyptian leader unilaterally undo nascent democracy?; Pentagon warns against intervention in Syria; Sarkozy moves to the right; Slovakia moves to the left.
Posted by Ian Alterman, Monday, March 12, 2012

NYT (9): Editorials, Op-Eds, Letters

"The Obama administration has not made a case for killing American citizens without judicial review" (Editorial); "Arizona’s immigration law set a low standard, which other states have been trying to match. It is a myth, however, that voters want this kind of harshness" (Editorial); "The anniversary of the 2011 nuclear disaster in Japan brought back memories of growing up in Colorado and being clueless about what the nearby plutonium plant did" (Guest Op-Ed); "What would happen if thousands of people charged with crimes refused to plead out?" (Guest Op-Ed); "Bank fees are nibbling at consumers’ checking accounts. Maybe it’s time for a change" (Guest Op-Ed); "For Mitt Romney, wealth has gone from tactical blessing to optical curse" (Bruni); "Facing a disappointing field, primary voters have acted like adults" (Douthat); "In a world where Vladimir Putin can cry on Russian national television, is it any wonder that men’s tights are coming into fashion?" (Dowd); "Sunday Dialogue: Money and Influence in U.S. Elections" (Letters)
Posted by Ian Alterman, Sunday, March 11, 2012

NYT (2): National News

Seeing huge opening, Obama plans big effort to court women; A new book on Obama's handling of the economic crisis.
Posted by Ian Alterman, Sunday, March 11, 2012

In the US, Futile Hopes for Another Presidential Contender

Posted by Michael Butler, Saturday, March 10, 2012

FOCUS: Dangerous, Ignorant Warmongers

Posted by Michael Butler, Saturday, March 10, 2012

NYT Editorial & Op-Eds (4)

"The burning of fossil fuels since the beginning of the industrial revolution is causing acidification, a change in the chemical balance that threatens the oceans’ web of life" (Editorial); "As Mitt Romney campaigns in the Deep South, his attempt to connect with southern voters is exposing some of his greatest weaknesses" (Blow); "The recent BP deal really wasn’t about justice. It is about big paydays for the lawyers" (Nocera); "Want to know why we can’t get the dog-on-the-roof story straightened out? Just look at the latest happenings in Mittworld" (Collins)
Posted by Ian Alterman, Saturday, March 10, 2012

NYT (5): National News

Despite stubborn jobless rate, economy continues to grow, boosting Obama; Giffords' top aide will run for her seat; With Romney, Tea Party seeks continued relevance over absolute victory; Bloomberg in hot water as fraud is found in job creation effort; NYU expansion plan has community up in arms.
Posted by Ian Alterman, Saturday, March 10, 2012

NYT (3): Foreign Affairs

Could the Fukushima disaster have been avoided?; After Putin win, opposition wanes (for now); Bahrainis have not given up the fight.
Posted by Ian Alterman, Saturday, March 10, 2012

NYT (7): National News

Shenanigans continue over Al-Awlaki memo; Fed appeals court strikes down parts of noxious Alabama immigration law; Outrage as Mississippi Supreme Court upholds Barbour pardons; With economy getting better, Obama no longer toxic for other Dems; Brown is jealous of Warren's "star" support; With SCOTUS decision imminent, Obama moves to shape debate over health care law; Did Apple collude with publishers to raise price of e-books?
Posted by Ian Alterman, Friday, March 9, 2012

NYT (3): Foreign Affairs

Some unlikely winners in Russian elections; A single American voluntarily stays behind to be tried in Egyptian court; Japan shuts down 52 of 54 nuclear power plants.
Posted by Ian Alterman, Friday, March 9, 2012

NYT Op-Eds (2)

"Here are four steps that would at least somewhat reduce the isolation of the new upper class" (Guest Op-Ed); "Seamus the dog has become a kind of political icon, thanks to Mitt Romney and that family road trip. With Super Tuesday over with, it’s time to answer some of your Seamus questions" (Collins)
Posted by Ian Alterman, Thursday, March 8, 2012

NYT (6): National News

Little surprise as # of "hate groups" in U.S. grows; FBI faults NYPD anti-Muslim tactics as interfering with attempts to "build relationships"; Pat Robertson calls for legalization of pot; A SuperPAC devoted to ousting incumbents; Charges dropped against teen seen beaten by NYPD in viral video; Teacher morale at lowest point in 20 years.
Posted by Ian Alterman, Thursday, March 8, 2012

NYT (2): Foreign Affairs

Saw Aung San Suu Kyi back on campaign trail; What with Iran-Israel-U.S. and Arab Spring, Palestinians feel orphaned.
Posted by Ian Alterman, Thursday, March 8, 2012

Romney’s Made-up History on Iran | Consortiumnews

Posted by Michael Butler, Wednesday, March 7, 2012

NYT Editorials & Op-Eds (6)

"A Supreme Court ruling limits the right of suspects to remain silent by redefining 'custody'" (Editorial); "Arizona’s extremist immigration law lost another round in federal court when the judge blocked another provision that makes it a crime for day laborers to look for work on the street" (Editorial); "En route to Super Tuesday, the 2012 race has provided lessons and surprises aplenty" (Bruni); "The same drivers on the right are urging the dogs of war once more: 'Mush!'" (Dowd); "President Obama has redefined the Iran issue by saying it is about U.S. national security and global security, too" (Friedman); "Above his other achievements, James Q. Wilson reintegrated the vocabulary of character into discussions of everyday life" (Brooks)
Posted by Ian Alterman, Wednesday, March 7, 2012